The fourth evening in our five-part Bordeaux series is a specialist tasting of prestigious wines from the east side of the Gironde Estuary. Presented by Anne McHale MW.
Event details
The Right Bank of Bordeaux produces some of the world’s most iconic red wines. This evening looks at what makes these wines so highly prized and includes a comparative tasting of top wines from the prestigious regions of Pomerol and Saint-Émilion along with other fine examples.
Save £45 by booking all five Bordeaux tastings as a series.
Example wine list from 2020 event:
- Château Moulin La Bergere, St Georges Saint Emilion
- Château Teyssier, Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion
- Château de la Dauphine, Fronsac
- No 3 d'Angelus, Saint-Émilion
- Château de Fonbel, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
- Château Fonroque 2010, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé
- Clos Fourtet, Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé
- Château La Conseillante 2007, Pomerol
About the presenter, Anne McHale MW:
Anne is an award-winning Master of Wine, communicator and consultant based in London. Born and brought up in Belfast, Northern Ireland, she then went on to read French and Classics at Christ’s College, Cambridge. After graduating with First Class Honours, Anne moved to London and joined the wine trade, working for businesses as diverse as Mistral Wines, New Zealand Wines, the John Lewis Partnership and the prestigious Berry Bros. & Rudd, where for ten years she was an integral part of the Wine School team. Whilst at Berry Bros. & Rudd, Anne completed her WSET Diploma, winning the Vintners' Cup & Scholarship for top UK student, and then went on to achieve the highly sought-after Master of Wine qualification, winning three awards in the process including the Bollinger tasting medal and the Wines of Austria prize for top overall candidate.
In 2016 Anne established her own consultancy and education business, and has enjoyed a varied and exciting career ever since. She teaches the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines at WSET School London.
Booking terms and conditions
Payment in full must be made at the time of booking and places are not confirmed until payment has been received. Unfortunately we cannot take provisional bookings.
Cancellations and transfers
- Cancellations and transfers can be made up to two weeks before the event
- Cancellations within 10 working days are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another event
- If you need to change a name on the booking, please give us as much notice as possible
- WSET School London reserves the right to cancel an event. If necessary, a full refund or transfer will be offered.
Please note: The wine list and speaker/s may be subject to change
Tasting level
Intermediate: An in-depth exploration of a particular topic. Some prior knowledge is beneficial – such as a WSET Level 2 qualification – but these sessions will be enjoyable and educational for anyone with an interest in the subject.